Community meals

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 197 E. Center St., provides a free meal, which is open to the public, at 5:15 p.m. each Tuesday.

These meals are provided by seven local churches - Emanuel Lutheran, St. Mary Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran, Epworth United Methodist, First Presbyterian, St. Paul's Lutheran in Waldo, and Peace Community United Church of Christ - with all meals being served at the church.

VIP meals

As part of the VIP Program at Marion General Hospital, seniors 55 and older may purchase well-balanced meals in the hospital cafeteria Monday through Friday.

All prices are as marked at the employee discounted rate and will be honored all day.

The dinner special price is $3.50, which includes tax for an entree and your choice of two side dishes. Hot coffee or hot tea are included. Desserts are an additional charge.

Reservations are not necessary.

The following are the menus for this week:

Monday, April 1, 2013 - Grilled chicken breast or lean cuisine beef burgundy served over egg noodles and a choice of 2 of the following sides: stewed tomatoes, steamed broccoli, steamed brown rice.

Thursday, April 4, 2013 - Spicy bronzed chicken breast or beef and macaroni served with a bread stick and a choice of 2 of the following sides: escalloped apples, steamed corn, riviera vegetable blend.